115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)

  1. Nete
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
  2. Rhapso
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to sew"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
  3. Panacea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "a cure for all ills"
  4. Rhodos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.
  5. Cleta
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "the renowned one"
    • Description:

      Cleta was one of the Charities or Graces.
  6. Makaria
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "blessed one"
    • Description:

      Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.
  7. Tiasa
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
  8. Clotho
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "spinner"
    • Description:

      Clotho is one of the three Fates of Greek Mythology. She and her sisters determined life from birth to death—Clotho spun the thread of life. Her Roman name is Nona because she was active during the ninth month of pregnancy.
  9. Eurynome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "broad pasture; broad law"
    • Description:

      Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.
  10. Euporia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "prosperity"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
  11. Hellotia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "marsh"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
  12. Polyhymnia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one of many praises"
    • Description:

      Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
  13. Kakia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "bad or evil"
    • Description:

      Kakia was the goddess of vice and abomination, who tempted others to evil. Basically, a female devil. As a baby name, just....no.
  14. Eurydome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "structure outside the areas"
    • Description:

      Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.
  15. Harpina
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sickle-shaped sword"
    • Description:

      A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
  16. Astrape
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lightning"
    • Description:

      Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.
  17. Phrike
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "tremor"
    • Description:

      Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
  18. Clytie
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "glorious or renowned"
    • Description:

      Clytie was a sea nymph who loved the sun god Helios, who spurned her. She turned into the heliotrope flower.
  19. Halie
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "dweller in the sea"
    • Description:

      Halie is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, most of them sea nymphs.
  20. Eurybia
    • Origin:

      Nature name or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wide force"
    • Description:

      Eurybia is a sea titaness and consort of Krios. A lesser-known name from Greek mythology, it may be on board to follow other goddesses back to glory.